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Dry Nipples:(

Can anyone tell me why my nipples become extremely DRY ?!?!? Even when I keep them moisten they still become completely dry all over again. I really want to breastfeed but I'm not sure if it will go away once the baby is born, HELP !!!
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Oh Thank God . Lol I'm 18 weeks n 5 days But this has been going on since about 10 weeks. They were really sore before the dryness but they aren't now. Thanks for the help Ladies
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I had that problem with my first. My doctor told me to be careful in the shower and make sure to keep soap off the nipples. Soap washes away your natural oils which keep your nipples moisturised. It will eventually go away. I breastfed my daughter just fine.
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4762847 tn?1360881934
I meant to throw some dry and moist in there too. Lol
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4762847 tn?1360881934
How far along are you? Mine have went through stages. Itchy, not itchy, sore, then itchy again and now they're fine lol.
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